August 29, 2011

Texas' notable depth chart decisions (beyond starting QB)

AUSTIN _ Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert will start Saturday against Rice, coach Mack Brown announced today while unveiling a depth chart that includes 13 incoming freshmen on the two-deep list.Brown said Gilbert, a junior who started every game during last year’s 5-7 season, will be backed by sophomore Case McCoy and will remain the starter as long as he “moves the ball and scores (points).”Other notable depth chart revelations included: Freshman Jaxon Shipley will start at one receiver spot, backed by fellow freshman Miles Onyebule, an Arlington High School graduate. Redshirt freshman Dominic Espinosa will start at center, with last year’s starting center, David Snow, shifting to left guard. Darius White, a sophomore from Fort Worth Dunbar, is listed as a co-starter at one receiver spot with redshirt freshman John Harris. Freshman tailbacks Malcolm Brown and Joe Bergerson share the backup role behind starter Fozzy Whittaker. Calvin Howell, a sophomore, will start at the defensive tackle spot opposite returnee Kheeston Randall. Quandre Diggs, an incoming freshman, is listed as a co-starter at one cornerback spot. Blaine Irby, a senior who has not played since the 2008 season because of a career-threatening knee injury, is listed as the starter at H-back.